ZIP 20689 (Sunderland, MD) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 20689: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calvert County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 269 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calvert County compares with Maryland
Calvert County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calvert County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calvert County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.6 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Calvert County sits below Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Maryland on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Calvert County: 4.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Maryland: 2.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calvert County. They injured 143 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 20689 happened on SR-2 (2), SR-4 (2), CR-3446 (1) and SR-263 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 5.9%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
Route planning tips for ZIP 20689 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Maryland; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than Maryland; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Calvert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-3446 | 1 |
| SR-263 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calvert County) |
|---|---|
| Solomons Island Rd | 93 |
| Southern Md Blvd | 23 |
| Hallowing Point Rd | 20 |
| Chesapeake Beach Rd | 8 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 7 |
| Md 2 - Solomons Island Rd (Sb/L) | 4 |
| Pond Woods Rd | 4 |
| Md231 Hallowing Point Rd | 3 |
ZIP 20689 at a glance
| Population | 1,809 |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $161,833 |
| Median home value | $490,638 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calvert County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | +84% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | +15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | +10% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 20689
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 20689?
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calvert County (143 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 20689?
Truck crashes in Calvert County peak in May, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 20689?
Since 2015, Calvert County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 20689 compare with Maryland?
The yearly rate is 24.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calvert County, vs 49.3 for Maryland.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 20689?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.